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Rise of Mussolini and creation of a fascist dictatorship 1919-26 Flashcards

1
Q

How many men did Italy lose in WW1?

A

600,000

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2
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Who did Alfredo Dallolio organise the recruitment of to the workforce?

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Women and peasants

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3
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Who did Italy owe most of their debt to?

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Britain and USA

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4
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Who was the Italian PM that went to the Versailles conference?

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Vittorio Orlando

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5
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Which territory did Italy demand on top of the promised Treaty of London lands?

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The port of Fiume

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6
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Which 3 men dominated the proceedings at the Treaty of Versailles?

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Woodrow Wilson (USA), David Lloyd George (UK), George Clemenceau (France)

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7
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Who led the soldiers that occupied Fiume?

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Gabriele D’Annunzio

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8
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What were the Red Years?

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Biennio Rosso 1919-20

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9
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What were the PPI?

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Political party representing Catholic ideals and interests.

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10
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When was the occupation of Fiume?

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1919-1920

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11
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What political party was formed March 1919?

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Fasci di Combattimento (Fascists)

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12
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What was the rule of the trenches?

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Where only those who fought in the war could have a say in how the country was run or hold office.

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13
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Who were the ras?

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Mussolini’s deputies who led squadristi factions

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14
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Which party was formed October 1921?

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Partito Nazionale Fascista (PNF)

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15
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When did Mussolini resign?

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18th August 1921

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16
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Who were the PCI?

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Communists backed by Russia

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17
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Who was King of Italy during the march on Rome?

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Victor Emmanuel III

18
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When was the march on Rome?

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29-31st October 1922

19
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What were the Quadrumvirs?

A

4 most senior Fascist commanders

20
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What did Mussolini threaten in his maiden speech to Parliament?

A

To unleash violence if he needed to

21
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What was the purpose of the Fascist Grand Council?

A

To circumvent the power of the governmental cabinet

22
Q

What was the purpose of the MVSN?

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To support the police and army as a formal militia and bring the squadristi under closer control

23
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What did the Acerbo Law allow a party to do if they achieved 25% of the vote?

A

Hold a 2/3 majority in Parliament

24
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Why was the Acerbo Law irrelevant after the April election of 1924?

A

Mussolini and the PNF achieved 66.3% of the vote

25
Q

What was the name of the leader of the PCI who was murdered in June 1924?

A

Giacomo Matteoti

26
Q

What happened on the 13th June 1924?

A

The Aventine Secession

27
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What happened on the 3rd January 1925?

A

Mussolini announced the dictatorship

28
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What position did Farinacci and Turati both hold in the PNF for a time?

A

Secretary of the party

29
Q

What new position did Mussolini create to replace local governments that was under his control?

A

Podesta

30
Q

What happened to the 100 members of the Aventine Secession after Mussolini became dictator?

A

They are permanently excluded from Parliament

31
Q

Head of Government and Duce of Fascism replaced what Italian governmental title?

A

Prime Minister

32
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What date did Mussolini announce himself as dictator?

A

3rd January 1925

33
Q

Freedom of the press was removed after Tito Zaniboni did what?

A

Tried to assassinate Mussolini

34
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What did the Palazzo Vidoni pact do?

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Created a Fascist Trade Union and banned all others

35
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What percentage did the fascists get in the general election of 6th April 1924?

A

66.3%

36
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After his maiden speech to Parliament what was Mussolini granted?

A

Emergency powers

37
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What year was Giacomo Matteotti murdered?

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1924

38
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What was the name of the king who was killed in 1900?

A

Umberto I

39
Q

Between 1900-1911 there were over 1500 what?

A

Strikes

40
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What date was the March on Rome?

A

28th October 1922

Italy 1911-46 (4 decks)

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